Practice Test 2

How much rest should be given between each repetition of an SAQ exercise for young athletes?

. 15 to 60 seconds

You have a client seeking weight loss. What range of sets is most appropriate for SAQ drills?

. 3 or 4 sets

What type of health concern is the leading cause of death in the world today?

. Chronic diseases and conditions

Stage 3 balance exercise should include what types of motion?

. Hopping motions with a single-leg stance landing

Which common cause of death is the most preventable?

. Obesity

Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral acceleration, deceleration, agility, and control?

. Pro shuttle

This term describes an unstable-but-controlled environment used to improve someone's static, semi-dynamic, and dynamic balance.

. Proprioceptively enriched

Which of the following contributes the most to the total calories burned in a day?

. Resting metabolic rate

Which vitamin is the most transient?

. Vitamin C

Roderick, an NASM-CPT, has submitted his application to be a personal trainer through the website of a large health club company. What will provide the best opportunity to get noticed by the hiring manager?

. Wearing a suit and tie to the health club to drop off a resume with the hiring manager and complete an application in person

Can supplements contain food allergens?

. Yes, and if they do contain allergens, they should be listed on the label.

What are the recommended training variables for active stretching?

1 to 3 sets, hold each stretch for 1 to 2 seconds, and repeat for 5 to 10 repetitions

Low-intensity activity burns a higher proportion of fat as fuel, but if someone wanted to burn the most total calories from any substrate, which of the following activities would be most effective?

20 minutes of moderate-intensity activity

What BMI score is considered overweight?

25 to 29.9

What is the recommended frequency for cardiorespiratory training if participating in moderate-intensity exercise like brisk walking?

5 times a week

What is a primary difference between a food label and a supplement label?

A supplement label only needs to list what is present, not specific amounts.

Which muscles are typically underactive in association with lower crossed syndrome?

Abdominals

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

Absorption of food and passage of waste into the rectum

What is sarcopenia?

Age-related loss of muscle tissue

Which term best describes when someone has mixed feelings about exercise and can see both the pros and cons of participating?

Ambivalence

What phase of plyometric movement is also referred to as the electromechanical delay?

Amortization

Vitamin K supplements should be avoided by those taking which type of medication?

Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin)

Vitamin C has a role in which of these functions?

Collagen synthesis and immunity

A client performs a heavy squat exercise followed by a set of squat jumps. What type of resistance training system is being used?

Complex training

When a person is ambivalent about changing, what stage of change are they likely in?

Contemplation

To increase the metabolic demand of SAQ exercises among weight-loss clients, which of the following adjustments to a workout session could be implemented?

Decreased rest periods

Which of the following muscles are responsible for normal resting state (quiet) breathing?

Diaphragm

What type of movements should be used before progressing to single-foot plyometric exercises?

Dual-foot drills

When discussing fitness trackers and heart rate monitors, which of the following statements is the most accurate?

Fitness trackers provide the user with conformational feedback, such as a recorded history of exercise time and effort

When a client makes a plan, such as, "When I am done with work, I will run for 30 minutes," what are they doing?

Forming an implementation intention

How many skinfold sites are measured when determining body composition using the Durnin-Womersley protocol?

Four

Which muscles are typically underactive with knee valgus during the overhead squat?

Gluteus maximus and medius

Which hip muscle helps maintain a level pelvis in the frontal plane?

Gluteus medius

If someone were performing repeated sprints with each sprint lasting between 30 and 90 seconds, which energy system would be contributing the most to ATP production during this activity?

Glycolysis

Which muscles are typically overactive in association with lower crossed syndrome?

Hip flexors and lumbar extensors

Catecholamines are responsible for which of the following actions?

Increased lipolysis

What two factors define any form or type of exercise?

Intensity and duration

Karim, an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, recently retired from playing professional football and is beginning his career in the fitness industry. How can Karim best promote his experience as a professional athlete?

Karim's experience as a professional athlete allows him to create a unique selling proposition (USP) allowing club members to exercise with a former professional athlete.

Which muscle would be considered overactive, leading to arms falling forward during the overhead squat assessment?

Latissimus dorsi

Which modality allows for movements to occur as explosively as possible without the need for eccentric deceleration?

Medicine ball

Flexibility training can reduce the risk of what three conditions?

Muscle imbalances, joint dysfunctions, and overuse injuries

Which term specifically describes motor function of muscles in the lower extremity?

Neuromuscular function

A client is performing the multiplanar step-up, balance, curl to overhead press exercise. During the movement, their low-back arches. Which muscles are potentially overactive and underactive?

Overactive latissimus dorsi and underactive abdominals

Resistance band exercises are best utilized in which phases of the OPT model?

Phase 2 and 5

Which phase of the OPT model introduces lifting near or at maximal intensity?

Phase 4

Heavy battle rope training is an ideal training modality for which of the following phases?

Phases 4 and 5

What are two signs of a muscle being overstretched?

Prolonged joint or muscle pain lasting more than 24 hours and swelling in the muscle

Which of the following is the best source for reviewing information about dietary supplements?

PubMed

Which component of blood is primarily responsible for transporting oxygenated blood throughout the body?

Red blood cells

What is the primary goal of repeating flexibility training during a cool-down?

Restore optimal length-tension relationships

What are the three movements performed during the ball combo II exercise?

Row, shoulder external rotation, and shoulder press

What are the two primary actions of the muscle spindle?

Sense the change in muscle length and the speed of length change

Which two electrolytes are most commonly supplemented by athletes to replace those lost in sweat?

Sodium and potassium

What training stage is ideally suited for new exercisers seeking general health-and-fitness improvements, such as reducing their risk for diabetes?

Stage 1

What plyometric term relates to a rapid eccentric motion followed by an explosive concentric motion?

Stretch-shortening cycle

How should the amortization phase of the stretch-shortening cycle be described?

The transition from eccentric loading to concentric unloading

Which governmental agency regulates dietary supplements in Australia?

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)

What is the physiological process by which the body maintains a relatively constant internal body temperature, including events like sweating to cool the body and shivering to warm the body?

Thermoregulation

Which of the following is true of protein shakes?

They are convenient options for increasing protein intake

Rotational movement of the torso should primarily occur where?

Thoracic spine

What are common physical characteristics of those with emphysema?

Those with emphysema are frequently underweight and may exhibit hypertrophied neck muscles.

The drawing-in maneuver increases activation of what muscle?

Transverse abdominis

When properly activated, which muscle of the core creates tension in the thoracolumbar fascia?

Transverse abdominis

Which of the following is characterized as a local muscle of the core?

Transverse abdominis

If a client performs a stabilization workout on Monday, a power workout on Wednesday, and an SAQ sports workout on Saturday, what kind of periodization is being used for their mesocycle?

Undulating

Which of the following is an open-ended question?

What has prevented you from reaching your goals in the past?

For which population is the 1.5-mile (2.4-km) run test considered most valid?

a. College-aged athletes

Which of the following types of balance occurs when an individual seeks to maintain postural control within a stationary limit of stability but with a moving base of support?

a. Semi-dynamic balance

For effective weight loss, how many calories should obese clients expend per exercise session?

d. 200 to 300 kcal